Editorial: The New York Times

• American voters elected to return Donald Trump to the White House, setting the country on a precarious course.
• Millions of Americans voted for a deeply flawed candidate, convinced that he was better suited to handle the nation's urgent problems.
• Mr. Trump is likely to make amassing unchecked power and punishing perceived enemies a top priority.
• Trump has shown lack of respect for the law, and the values, norms, and traditions of democracy.
• The incoming president has promised to surround himself with enablers prepared to pledge loyalty to him.

Conclusion: Despite the grave threat that Trump's re-election poses to the republic, the final outcome of American democracy remains in the hands of its people.

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